Ingredients
K-beauty ingredient glossary
Learn how common ingredients are usually positioned in Korean skincare, then check the full product formula before buying.
Soothing botanical
Centella Asiatica
A popular K-beauty ingredient often used in comfort-focused routines.
Often matched with Sensitive, Combination, Oily routines
Multi-purpose vitamin
Niacinamide
A common skincare ingredient often chosen for tone, texture, and balanced routines.
Often matched with Oily, Combination, Normal routines
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
A hydration-focused ingredient that helps routines feel light and layered.
Often matched with Dry, Normal, Combination, Oily routines
Hydrating filtrate
Snail Mucin
A well-known K-beauty ingredient often used in bouncy essences and creams.
Often matched with Dry, Normal, Sensitive routines
Botanical extract
Green Tea
A botanical extract often used in lightweight and balanced-feeling products.
Often matched with Oily, Combination, Normal routines
Brightening-positioned botanical
Rice Extract
A traditional skincare ingredient often used in soft, glow-focused routines.
Often matched with Dry, Normal, Combination routines
Barrier-support ingredient
Panthenol
A common comfort-focused ingredient used in moisturizers, toners, and cleansers.
Often matched with Dry, Sensitive, Normal routines
Botanical extract
Tea Tree
A botanical ingredient often used in oil-aware and blemish-prone skincare lines.
Often matched with Oily, Combination, Acne Prone routines
Emollient
Squalane
A lightweight emollient often used to make moisturizers feel more comfortable.
Often matched with Dry, Normal, Sensitive routines
Bee-derived extract
Propolis
A bee-derived ingredient often used in nourishing and glow-focused products.
Often matched with Dry, Normal, Combination routines